The Living Village Experience
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Haven
Tauranga (Rotorua), Nieuw-Zeeland
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Inspanningsniveau
Moderate
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Excursietype
All
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Rolstoeltoegankelijk
No
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Vanaf
$189
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Minimum leeftijd
Information Not Currently Available
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Duur
Approximately 6 Hours
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Maaltijden inbegrepen
Meals included
An authentic, living Maori village steeped in history awaits you, along with the best of Rotorua's geothermal activity.
Enjoy a 90-minute panoramic drive from Tauranga to Rotorua, passing lakes and forests. Your destination is Rotorua's Whakarewarewa — the Living Maori Village. A cultural experience introduces you to Maori song, dance and language, including the world-famous haka.
Visit the geothermal fields of boiling mud pools and hot springs to learn how local Maori adapted to the devastation of their home after the 1886 eruption of Mt Tarawera, and how they have lived on the land for centuries using geothermal activity for warmth, cooking and bathing.
Dine on a hangi lunch — cooked courtesy of nature's geothermal steam boxes and mineral pools.
Notes:
The hangi meal is not suitable for vegans and vegetarians, as meat and vegetables are cooked together. Wear comfortable closed-toe walking shoes (mandatory). Not advisable for guests with mobility limitations. Participants must be able to climb a few steps unassisted to board the transportation. The smell of sulfur permeates the air in Rotorua and is quite strong. Tour sequence may vary. Shade is limited; to avoid sunburn, wear light, long clothing suitable for use as a cover-up. Bring a hat and sunglasses; wear biodegradable/reef-safe sunscreen. Bring bottled water. Wear comfortable closed-toe walking shoes (mandatory).